Many scientists today suggest that the
first form of life we might discover beyond earth will likely be
non-intelligent, either as a micro-organism or as a type of plant
life. Some of the lifeforms in Solar Echoes are just that, ranging
from carnivorous plants to deadly fungi. In one example of an alien
fungus, the Geurina Masinarta grows upon the decayed remains of
plants or animals, spreading its spores through the air. Spores
inhaled by an organism cause severe hallucinations, resulting in
violent behavior similar to rabies. Fits of coughing from the victim
will also dislodge more spores from the lungs and spread them to
others nearby. If left untreated, the spores will develop into a
fungus that destroys the organism from the inside out until all
remaining tissue is consumed. In another example, an ooze-like fungus
called Grangrid is capable of generating a strong gravitational field
that draws its prey to it, where they become stuck to the powerful
adhesive that covers the surface of the fungus. Once captured, the
victim is slowly broken down by excreted digestive juices.
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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